Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres is one of the most successful and beloved American comedic authors alive today. From her stand-up career to her foray into book writing, Ellen has touched millions of lives with her refreshingly honest and humorous take on life.

Born in 1958 in Louisiana, Ellen’s childhood was marked by struggles. Her parents unconditionally supported her dreams, though, and she set out to pursue them. It was during this time that she won a talent show at her high school which eventually catapulted her career into stand-up comedy. Her first sit-down comedy series, titled Ellen, was a major success, which led to her earning tons of awards, such as the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Female TV Personality and a place in TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list of 2005.

She has also consistently maintained her position as one of the most impactful authors out there. She began writing books in 2003, starting with her first work, My Point…and I Do Have One. In it, she narrates her transition from her early standup days to becoming a major force in the entertainment world. The book was a bestseller, with readers responding positively to her honest and humorous take on life, love, and friendship.

Her other books, Seriously…I’m Kidding, The Funny Thing Is…, and Relatable, throughout have enjoyed the same success. She has even written a children’s book, Home, which highlights the beauty of family life and encourages readers to appreciate them.

Additionally, she has also authored collections of her comedic monologues and musings. One of these works, Love, Ellen - A Mother and Daughter Story chronicles her coming out to her mother and the challenges she faced in reconciling and bringing their relationship into the present.

Since her initial foray into books, Ellen has also become an important figure in the world of literary fiction. Her latest novel, The Sauce, is set in a dystopian future and tells the story of a world without laws. It is lauded for its wit and insight into the darkness that lies beneath the seemingly perfect utopia that good intentions often deliver.

Ellen's books are not only thought-provoking but also relatable and enjoyable. Through them she has been able to reach out and comfort readers all across the world in difficult times, as well as entertain them with her trademark sarcasm and humor. All in all, Ellen DeGeneres is an amazing writer whose works have been, and continue to be, appreciated by both young and old alike.